Guidebook for Lisboa
Drinks & Nightlife
It is the most fashionable music club in Portugal owned by the Portuguese designer Manuel Reis and his friend John Malkovich. At the side - Bica do Sapato - a fashion restaurant , with a beautiful viw over the river , with elegant food.
697 locals recommend
LuxFrágil
It is the most fashionable music club in Portugal owned by the Portuguese designer Manuel Reis and his friend John Malkovich. At the side - Bica do Sapato - a fashion restaurant , with a beautiful viw over the river , with elegant food.
Borough Bairro Alto (not the hotel!) has an intense night life with many small Bars, Night Clubs, places where you may listen to Fado, boutiques, restaurants etc. The bars go up until 2am and some until 4am.
1835 locals recommend
Bairro Alto
21 Tv. InglesinhosBorough Bairro Alto (not the hotel!) has an intense night life with many small Bars, Night Clubs, places where you may listen to Fado, boutiques, restaurants etc. The bars go up until 2am and some until 4am.
Purex
28 R. das SalgadeirasMusicbox
24 R. Nova do CarvalhoGetting Around
Train + tube station where you arrive if you come by train or underground at 10 minutes walk from the apartment. There is also a supermarket.
376 locals recommend
Santa Apolónia
Train + tube station where you arrive if you come by train or underground at 10 minutes walk from the apartment. There is also a supermarket.
Beautiful Lisbon cathedral with a fantastic organ and - sometimes- free classic music concerts
517 locals recommend
Lisbon Cathedral
1 Largo da SéBeautiful Lisbon cathedral with a fantastic organ and - sometimes- free classic music concerts
Now renewed , this neighborhood hosts a big community of African and Indian people offering you their food , crafts etc
82 locals recommend
Intendente I
Now renewed , this neighborhood hosts a big community of African and Indian people offering you their food , crafts etc
Designed by Eiffel (YES! the same who desingned the symbol of Paris) this elevator offers you an interesting view of central Lisbon and takes you near the famous square where the 25 April revolution started and the heart of Lisbon.
626 locals recommend
Santa Justa Lift
R. do OuroDesigned by Eiffel (YES! the same who desingned the symbol of Paris) this elevator offers you an interesting view of central Lisbon and takes you near the famous square where the 25 April revolution started and the heart of Lisbon.
This street as many popular shops with traditional food can (sardines etc), small art galleries directed by young artists, coffee shops, small popular restaurants etc.
Rua Poço dos Negros
Rua do Poço dos NegrosThis street as many popular shops with traditional food can (sardines etc), small art galleries directed by young artists, coffee shops, small popular restaurants etc.
Arts & Culture
José Saramago is our Nobel Prize of Literature and here you may know his wife Pilar Del Rio , the Executive Director, see some videos about his life and buy his books in English, French , Italian, Spanish etc.
139 locals recommend
Casa dos Bicos / José Saramago Foundation
10 Rua dos BacalhoeirosJosé Saramago is our Nobel Prize of Literature and here you may know his wife Pilar Del Rio , the Executive Director, see some videos about his life and buy his books in English, French , Italian, Spanish etc.
A big collection of modern art, a nice restaurant within a garden facing the river and nice design shops.
534 locals recommend
Centro Cultural de Belém
Praça do ImpérioA big collection of modern art, a nice restaurant within a garden facing the river and nice design shops.
A creative “island” , occupied by artists and enterprises, with lots of events such as fashion, multimedia, art, architecture, music etc creating a dynamic that attracts many and diverse people
572 locals recommend
LX Factory
103 R. Rodrigues de FariaA creative “island” , occupied by artists and enterprises, with lots of events such as fashion, multimedia, art, architecture, music etc creating a dynamic that attracts many and diverse people
Museu Nacional do Azulejo • 4, Largo da Madre de Deus has a significant collection of tiles and you may follow their research activity and visit the beautiful building in which it is located .
477 locals recommend
Museu Nacional do Azulejo
4 R. Me. DeusMuseu Nacional do Azulejo • 4, Largo da Madre de Deus has a significant collection of tiles and you may follow their research activity and visit the beautiful building in which it is located .
It is a Museum with classic and modern art, Rooms for Music concerts, many conferences, reflection activities and creation of contemporary art. In addition to the permanent exhibition it has one of the biggest collection of Art Nouveau. You have also access to the “Gulbenkian gardens” designed by Portugal’s leading landscape architect Gonçalo Ribeiro Telles.
Many locals had their first kisses on its lawns and it’s still one of the city’s favorite oases.
779 locals recommend
Calouste Gulbenkian Museum
45A Av. de BernaIt is a Museum with classic and modern art, Rooms for Music concerts, many conferences, reflection activities and creation of contemporary art. In addition to the permanent exhibition it has one of the biggest collection of Art Nouveau. You have also access to the “Gulbenkian gardens” designed by Portugal’s leading landscape architect Gonçalo Ribeiro Telles.
Many locals had their first kisses on its lawns and it’s still one of the city’s favorite oases.
MAAT
Avenida BrasíliaThis Museum is located in the Convent das Bernardas, constituting the first and only museum space in the national panorama, entirely dedicated to the interpretation and dissemination of the history of puppetry and diffusion of puppet theater.
111 locals recommend
Museu da Marioneta
146 Rua da EsperançaThis Museum is located in the Convent das Bernardas, constituting the first and only museum space in the national panorama, entirely dedicated to the interpretation and dissemination of the history of puppetry and diffusion of puppet theater.
Sightseeing
One of the most beautiful and bigger squares in Europe. Sorry for the lack of modesty...You may seat facing the river Tejo, eat or drink outside or inside some restaurants, beer club, etc.You may take trams, buses , taxis or Tuk-Tuk to Belém to visit the most important monuments such as Jerónimos and Torre de Belém.
193 locals recommend
Terreiro Paço
One of the most beautiful and bigger squares in Europe. Sorry for the lack of modesty...You may seat facing the river Tejo, eat or drink outside or inside some restaurants, beer club, etc.You may take trams, buses , taxis or Tuk-Tuk to Belém to visit the most important monuments such as Jerónimos and Torre de Belém.
St. George's Castle
Rua de Santa Cruz do CasteloThe castle of Lisbon with a gorgeous view over Lisbon!
Take the boat to cross the river Tejo to see the view of Lisbon, visit this beautiful fishermen village, see the beautiful fishermen boats and eat anywhere a good fresh fish.
20 locals recommend
Alcochete
Take the boat to cross the river Tejo to see the view of Lisbon, visit this beautiful fishermen village, see the beautiful fishermen boats and eat anywhere a good fresh fish.
Buy - at the airport or in a newspaper shop - a green ticket that you charge with the amount you want (4 days it is ok 10 Euros)- that allows you to take trams, buses and the underground - for a tour around the "true" Lisbon with this iconic tram nº 28
70 locals recommend
Tram 28 Apartment
nº29 R. Mal. SaldanhaBuy - at the airport or in a newspaper shop - a green ticket that you charge with the amount you want (4 days it is ok 10 Euros)- that allows you to take trams, buses and the underground - for a tour around the "true" Lisbon with this iconic tram nº 28
Take the boat at Cais do Sodré and go to this small restaurant that has nice food - a quite slow service :(- but a incredible view of the all Lisbon at the level of the Rio Tejo waters...
116 locals recommend
Atira-te ao Rio
69 R. do GinjalTake the boat at Cais do Sodré and go to this small restaurant that has nice food - a quite slow service :(- but a incredible view of the all Lisbon at the level of the Rio Tejo waters...
A beautiful view to the river, the Lisbon port and downtown city. Bellow you may rest , drink or eat something light in a pleasant terrace.
498 locals recommend
Miradouro de Santa Catarina
A beautiful view to the river, the Lisbon port and downtown city. Bellow you may rest , drink or eat something light in a pleasant terrace.
Beautiful garden with a view point. Great for breakfast, brunch, drinks....
325 locals recommend
Torel Garden
Rua Júlio de AndradeBeautiful garden with a view point. Great for breakfast, brunch, drinks....
Shopping
Market of antiques, second hand items etc(Tuesday and Saturday)
762 locals recommend
Mercado de Santa Clara station
Campo de Santa ClaraMarket of antiques, second hand items etc(Tuesday and Saturday)
A flashback to the late 19th century with its high ceilings and polished cabinets, this former warehouse and perfume factory lures nostalgics with all-Portuguese products from retro- wrapped Tricona sardines to Claus Porto soaps and heart-embellished Viana do Castelo embroideries to Bordallo Pinheiro porcelain swallows. You may find the same store at Largo do Intendente (closer to Alfama)
310 locals recommend
A Vida Portuguesa
23 Largo do Intendente Pina ManiqueA flashback to the late 19th century with its high ceilings and polished cabinets, this former warehouse and perfume factory lures nostalgics with all-Portuguese products from retro- wrapped Tricona sardines to Claus Porto soaps and heart-embellished Viana do Castelo embroideries to Bordallo Pinheiro porcelain swallows. You may find the same store at Largo do Intendente (closer to Alfama)
This eco friendly outfit sells messenger bags, iPhone cases, wallets, handbags and zipper pouches cleverly made from former coffee sacks, potato chip bags, juice containers and other recycled materials. The gear seems durable (and waterproof) and the look is somewhat sleek, if you don't mind the corporate logos.
Garbags Shop Rua São Vicente
17 R. de São VicenteThis eco friendly outfit sells messenger bags, iPhone cases, wallets, handbags and zipper pouches cleverly made from former coffee sacks, potato chip bags, juice containers and other recycled materials. The gear seems durable (and waterproof) and the look is somewhat sleek, if you don't mind the corporate logos.
Bruno, who runs We Hate Tourism Tours, applies the same concept to this quirky general store and his HQ. 'Everything is made with love' From knitwear to ceramics, notebooks to wine, this is perfect non-touristy gift-buying territory.
Mal Amados - Home of Portuguese Pessimism
103 R. Rodrigues de FariaBruno, who runs We Hate Tourism Tours, applies the same concept to this quirky general store and his HQ. 'Everything is made with love' From knitwear to ceramics, notebooks to wine, this is perfect non-touristy gift-buying territory.
Food Scene
This restaurant, in the hear of Lisbon, has a cozy environment and the best traditional Portuguese food.
R. da Atalaia
Rua da AtalaiaThis restaurant, in the hear of Lisbon, has a cozy environment and the best traditional Portuguese food.
An old iconic art nouveau coffee shop, where you may seat inside looking at paintings from famous Portuguese artists or seat outside eating a sandwich,toast , drink tea or a good(strong...) coffee.
209 locals recommend
1. Café A Brasileira
122 R. GarrettAn old iconic art nouveau coffee shop, where you may seat inside looking at paintings from famous Portuguese artists or seat outside eating a sandwich,toast , drink tea or a good(strong...) coffee.
Sardina
18 R. Jardim do TabacoIt has good prices and fresh fish (not on Mondays!)
Near the apartment is the best - authentic - place to listen to FADO (excellent "fadistas" and the all menu, with wine, water, starters, fruit, desert, etc) costs no more than 30 Euros.
122 locals recommend
Mesa De Frades
139 R. dos RemédiosNear the apartment is the best - authentic - place to listen to FADO (excellent "fadistas" and the all menu, with wine, water, starters, fruit, desert, etc) costs no more than 30 Euros.
At this market, a long time ago, a crowd of people could buy fresh vegetables and very fresh fish. Now you may also do that but you have also a huge range of restaurants and ‘bistros”. There is a place to eat a piece of meat at your choic, another one for seafood tapas, hamburgers, Portuguese traditional pastries…And to drink it goes from beer, to champagne and a bar whose speciality is fantastic gin tonics, along with a nice explanation while making your drink.
282 locals recommend
Campo de Ourique Market
104 R. Coelho da RochaAt this market, a long time ago, a crowd of people could buy fresh vegetables and very fresh fish. Now you may also do that but you have also a huge range of restaurants and ‘bistros”. There is a place to eat a piece of meat at your choic, another one for seafood tapas, hamburgers, Portuguese traditional pastries…And to drink it goes from beer, to champagne and a bar whose speciality is fantastic gin tonics, along with a nice explanation while making your drink.
Cruzes Credo restaurant
29 Cruzes da SéIt is the best for me either for the quality of the food and for the price (medium)
Parreira do Minho
47 R. Francisco MetrassIt is the best for me either for the quality of the food and for the price (medium)
Parks & Nature
Laid out in 1842, this park across from the Basilica of Estrela maintains the romantic atmosphere of the time. It’s frequented by people of all ages, who relax in the shade or in the sun as children play around the ponds. You may also eat salads and other light food or drink fruit juices at the nice restaurant where you may rest after a long walk..
556 locals recommend
Guerra Junqueiro Garden
12 Praça da EstrelaLaid out in 1842, this park across from the Basilica of Estrela maintains the romantic atmosphere of the time. It’s frequented by people of all ages, who relax in the shade or in the sun as children play around the ponds. You may also eat salads and other light food or drink fruit juices at the nice restaurant where you may rest after a long walk..
A pré- glacial reserve and Mediterranean beach where you may rest your eyes, eat good fish at "O Farol" and swim IF you like cold water....Go by car crossing the bridge 25 de Abril (on the other side of Tejo river) ( 45 minutes) or take a bus at Praça de Espanha ( less than 1 hour)
169 locals recommend
Portinho da Arrábida
A pré- glacial reserve and Mediterranean beach where you may rest your eyes, eat good fish at "O Farol" and swim IF you like cold water....Go by car crossing the bridge 25 de Abril (on the other side of Tejo river) ( 45 minutes) or take a bus at Praça de Espanha ( less than 1 hour)
You may go by car or take a train (at Rossio train station). Walk around, visit the Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira and Sintra Palace. Eat "Queijadas" a local traditional cake made with cheese.
1253 locals recommend
Sintra
You may go by car or take a train (at Rossio train station). Walk around, visit the Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira and Sintra Palace. Eat "Queijadas" a local traditional cake made with cheese.
A scientific garden with many species of plants planned in the middles of the XIX century to support a modern education based on botanic research
325 locals recommend
Botanical Garden of Lisbon
58 R. da Escola PolitécnicaA scientific garden with many species of plants planned in the middles of the XIX century to support a modern education based on botanic research
This Lisbon greenhouse is one of the most important parks in the city. A living museum of alive plants.
147 locals recommend
Estufa Fria
Parque Eduardo VIIThis Lisbon greenhouse is one of the most important parks in the city. A living museum of alive plants.
This protected area gives a huge ecological contribution with vegetation extending as far as the salt water at the river mouth, marshes, loam which comes and goes with the tide and the many species contained therein. One can also find playful dolphins, herons, white swans, flamingoes, river birds, ducks, birds of prey along with the European otter and bucks amongst other species which just show the diversity of life in the estuary. In the Botanical Reserve amid the dunes in the Tróia peninsula, the amazing variety of flora from the estuary to open sea is also the object of special protection.
6 locals recommend
Estuário do Sado
This protected area gives a huge ecological contribution with vegetation extending as far as the salt water at the river mouth, marshes, loam which comes and goes with the tide and the many species contained therein. One can also find playful dolphins, herons, white swans, flamingoes, river birds, ducks, birds of prey along with the European otter and bucks amongst other species which just show the diversity of life in the estuary. In the Botanical Reserve amid the dunes in the Tróia peninsula, the amazing variety of flora from the estuary to open sea is also the object of special protection.
Created in 1768, this botanical garden is found behind the Ajuda National Palace. It has over 5000 species of plants brought from Asia, Africa and America, and is decorated with statues and fountains, while also offering a wonderful view of the river and 25 April bridge (25 April is the day of the revolution in 1967)
99 locals recommend
Jardim Botanico d'Ajuda
Calçada da AjudaCreated in 1768, this botanical garden is found behind the Ajuda National Palace. It has over 5000 species of plants brought from Asia, Africa and America, and is decorated with statues and fountains, while also offering a wonderful view of the river and 25 April bridge (25 April is the day of the revolution in 1967)
Hidden next to an 18th-century palace, this is one of Lisbon’s secret spots. It’s a preserve originally open only to monarchs, but is now acessible by anyone. It presents one of the world’s biggest collections of cacti and has a wonderful view of the river and the 25 April bridge
110 locals recommend
Park of Necessidades
Calçada NecessidadesHidden next to an 18th-century palace, this is one of Lisbon’s secret spots. It’s a preserve originally open only to monarchs, but is now acessible by anyone. It presents one of the world’s biggest collections of cacti and has a wonderful view of the river and the 25 April bridge
A space with about 900HA large areas of diverse forest, it offers great potential for passive recreation. Its contrast to the clearing and the timely opening expansive views of the city and the river, make the Monsanto Forest Park a very attractive location of the point of view landscaped. Here you can discover a number of trails for mountain biking, or become a real runner, climber or even skater! But you may simply enjoy the rails, or hold a picnic
46 locals recommend
Monsanto Ecological Park
19 Parque Florestal de Monsanto
A space with about 900HA large areas of diverse forest, it offers great potential for passive recreation. Its contrast to the clearing and the timely opening expansive views of the city and the river, make the Monsanto Forest Park a very attractive location of the point of view landscaped. Here you can discover a number of trails for mountain biking, or become a real runner, climber or even skater! But you may simply enjoy the rails, or hold a picnic
Tropical Botanical Garden
Largo dos Jerónimos